Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of body modification among 12-18 year olds?

Accepted Answer

A) females are more likely to have piercings, but males are more likely to have tattoos 
B) males are more likely to have piercings, but females are more likely to have tattoos 
C) females are more likely than males to have piercings or tattoos 
D) males are more likely than females to have piercings or tattoos 
E) there are no statistically significant differences in the prevalence of tattoos/piercings when comparing males and females 
A) females are more likely to have piercings, but males are more likely to have tattoos 
B) males are more likely to have piercings, but females are more likely to have tattoos 
C) females are more likely than males to have piercings or tattoos 
D) males are more likely than females to have piercings or tattoos 
E) there are no statistically significant differences in the prevalence of tattoos/piercings when comparing males and females

Question 2

Most research looking at risky behaviour and tattoos finds that people who have a tattoo are more likely to engage in other risky behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following theories has been applied to the development of an "anorexic" identity?

Accepted Answer

A) social learning theory 
B) strain theory 
C) subcultural theory 
D) labelling theory 
E) social bonds theory 
A) social learning theory 
B) strain theory 
C) subcultural theory 
D) labelling theory 
E) social bonds theory

Question 4

What is the basis for scientific definitions of the "ideal" body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) statistical rarity 
B) harm 
C) normative violation 
D) negative societal reaction 
E) scientific normativity 
A) statistical rarity 
B) harm 
C) normative violation 
D) negative societal reaction 
E) scientific normativity

Question 5

University male students are more likely to have a tattoo than female students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT identified as a reason behind getting a tattoo in the research discussed?

Accepted Answer

A) Aesthetic motivations 
B) Pursuit of a unique identity 
C) Group identification 
D) To empower an individual 
E) To be more attractive to the opposite / same sex 
A) Aesthetic motivations 
B) Pursuit of a unique identity 
C) Group identification 
D) To empower an individual 
E) To be more attractive to the opposite / same sex

Question 7

Overweight characters on children's TV channels (e.g., Discovery Kids)are portrayed in negative ways, such as lonely, unattractive, and lacking in friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Apply the following concepts to a discussion of body modification: front stage self; back stage self; impression management.

Accepted Answer

Body modification can be understood thro

Question 9

"Ana" websites are a form of resistance to the social typing of "too fat".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When trying to determine what the current social definitions of beauty would be using a _______ approach to body image.

Accepted Answer

A) Positivist 
B) Contemporary 
C) Objective 
D) Subjective 
E) Medical 
A) Positivist 
B) Contemporary 
C) Objective 
D) Subjective 
E) Medical

Question 11

Which of the following types of body projects (Shilling, 1993)is exemplified by the use of makeup?

Accepted Answer

A) redesigning 
B) extending 
C) camouflaging 
D) adapting 
E) enhancing 
A) redesigning 
B) extending 
C) camouflaging 
D) adapting 
E) enhancing

Question 12

Contrast the "ideal" body according to social standards with the "ideal" body according to medical standards. In your answer, be sure to identify the basis for determining "ideal" within these standards.

Accepted Answer

The "ideal" body according to social sta

Question 13

Analyze the relationship of body modifications and work. Do you believe that these social rules will remain consistent over time or do you believe they will change? Why?

Accepted Answer

Body modifications, such as tattoos, pie

Question 14

Newman and colleagues (2005)found that people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List, describe, and give examples of the four different types of body projects proposed by Shilling (1993).

Accepted Answer

Shilling (1993) proposed four different

Question 16

Which of the following activities are youth with tattoos more likely to engage in than youth without tattoos?

Accepted Answer

A) binge drinking 
B) smoking 
C) sexual activity 
D) failing in school 
E) youth with tattoos are more likely to engage in a variety of high risk activities, including binge drinking, smoking, sexual activity, and failing in school 
A) binge drinking 
B) smoking 
C) sexual activity 
D) failing in school 
E) youth with tattoos are more likely to engage in a variety of high risk activities, including binge drinking, smoking, sexual activity, and failing in school

Question 17

What are the common perceptions of the "ideal" body?

Accepted Answer

A) university students say men and women would look more attractive if they had the body size of models in advertising 
B) university students say the media images portray a body size that is not necessarily good for one's health 
C) the majority of female children want to look like a female on television 
D) the majority of female children say that women on television are much thinner than women in the "real world" 
E) even though some of the statements above appear to contradict each other, they do all reflect common perceptions of the "ideal" body 
A) university students say men and women would look more attractive if they had the body size of models in advertising 
B) university students say the media images portray a body size that is not necessarily good for one's health 
C) the majority of female children want to look like a female on television 
D) the majority of female children say that women on television are much thinner than women in the "real world" 
E) even though some of the statements above appear to contradict each other, they do all reflect common perceptions of the "ideal" body

Question 18

It has been argued that some of our scientific methods of measuring and labelling obesity are flawed(BMI for example). If these scales are considered faulty, can you propose other ways that we might continue to label obesity as deviant that would have equal legitimacy and impact?

Accepted Answer

One alternative to using BMI as a measur

Question 19

Which of the following statements about people's perceptions of physicians with facial piercings is true?

Accepted Answer

A) people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy 
B) people who have engaged in body modification themselves are more likely to disapprove of physicians with facial piercings than are people without body modifications 
C) although half of people disapprove of physicians with facial piercings, more than 75% say it would not personally bother them to have such a physician 
D) disapproval rates are higher for lip piercings than for nose piercings 
E) the presence of facial piercings does not affect people's perceptions of physicians' competency or trustworthiness 
A) people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy 
B) people who have engaged in body modification themselves are more likely to disapprove of physicians with facial piercings than are people without body modifications 
C) although half of people disapprove of physicians with facial piercings, more than 75% say it would not personally bother them to have such a physician 
D) disapproval rates are higher for lip piercings than for nose piercings 
E) the presence of facial piercings does not affect people's perceptions of physicians' competency or trustworthiness

Question 20

What proportion of adults over the age of 18 have a tattoo according to research in 2012?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 % 
B) 5 % 
C) 15 % 
D) 21 % 
E) 32 % 
A) 2 % 
B) 5 % 
C) 15 % 
D) 21 % 
E) 32 %

Which of the following statements is true of body modification among 12-18 year olds?

Most research looking at risky behaviour and tattoos finds that people who have a tattoo are more likely to engage in other risky behaviour.

Which of the following theories has been applied to the development of an "anorexic" identity?

What is the basis for scientific definitions of the "ideal" body weight?

University male students are more likely to have a tattoo than female students.

Which of the following is NOT identified as a reason behind getting a tattoo in the research discussed?

Overweight characters on children's TV channels (e.g., Discovery Kids)are portrayed in negative ways, such as lonely, unattractive, and lacking in friends.

Apply the following concepts to a discussion of body modification: front stage self; back stage self; impression management.

"Ana" websites are a form of resistance to the social typing of "too fat".

When trying to determine what the current social definitions of beauty would be using a _______ approach to body image.

Which of the following types of body projects (Shilling, 1993)is exemplified by the use of makeup?

Contrast the "ideal" body according to social standards with the "ideal" body according to medical standards. In your answer, be sure to identify the basis for determining "ideal" within these standards.

Analyze the relationship of body modifications and work. Do you believe that these social rules will remain consistent over time or do you believe they will change? Why?

Newman and colleagues (2005)found that people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy.

List, describe, and give examples of the four different types of body projects proposed by Shilling (1993).

Which of the following activities are youth with tattoos more likely to engage in than youth without tattoos?

What are the common perceptions of the "ideal" body?

It has been argued that some of our scientific methods of measuring and labelling obesity are flawed(BMI for example). If these scales are considered faulty, can you propose other ways that we might continue to label obesity as deviant that would have equal legitimacy and impact?

Which of the following statements about people's perceptions of physicians with facial piercings is true?

What proportion of adults over the age of 18 have a tattoo according to research in 2012?

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Exam 7: Looking Deviant: Physical Appearance

Which of the following statements is true of body modification among 12-18 year olds?

Most research looking at risky behaviour and tattoos finds that people who have a tattoo are more likely to engage in other risky behaviour.

Which of the following theories has been applied to the development of an "anorexic" identity?

What is the basis for scientific definitions of the "ideal" body weight?

University male students are more likely to have a tattoo than female students.

Which of the following is NOT identified as a reason behind getting a tattoo in the research discussed?

Overweight characters on children's TV channels (e.g., Discovery Kids)are portrayed in negative ways, such as lonely, unattractive, and lacking in friends.

Apply the following concepts to a discussion of body modification: front stage self; back stage self; impression management.

"Ana" websites are a form of resistance to the social typing of "too fat".

When trying to determine what the current social definitions of beauty would be using a _______ approach to body image.

Which of the following types of body projects (Shilling, 1993)is exemplified by the use of makeup?

Contrast the "ideal" body according to social standards with the "ideal" body according to medical standards. In your answer, be sure to identify the basis for determining "ideal" within these standards.

Analyze the relationship of body modifications and work. Do you believe that these social rules will remain consistent over time or do you believe they will change? Why?

Newman and colleagues (2005)found that people perceive physicians with facial piercings as less competent and less trustworthy.

List, describe, and give examples of the four different types of body projects proposed by Shilling (1993).

Which of the following activities are youth with tattoos more likely to engage in than youth without tattoos?

What are the common perceptions of the "ideal" body?

It has been argued that some of our scientific methods of measuring and labelling obesity are flawed(BMI for example). If these scales are considered faulty, can you propose other ways that we might continue to label obesity as deviant that would have equal legitimacy and impact?

Which of the following statements about people's perceptions of physicians with facial piercings is true?

What proportion of adults over the age of 18 have a tattoo according to research in 2012?

Determining Deviance

Explaining Deviance: The Act

Explaining Deviance: The Perception, Reaction, and Power

Deviance 2.0: The Role of the Media

Deviant and Normal Sexuality

The Troubling and Troubled World of Youth

Mental Disorders

What Do You Believe Religion, Science, and Deviance

The Deviance Dance Continues

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